Clinical Trial

Analysis of Red Blood Cell Integrity and Efficiency of Recovery Using a Novel Surgical Sponge-Blood Recovery Device (ProCell)

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated January 7, 2026 (before its estimated July 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare two methods of recovering blood from surgical sponges used during heart and lung surgeries. The two methods are: 1) manually wringing sponges by hand, and 2) automated wringing sponges by an FDA approved suction device. Both methods are already in use in heart and lung surgeries at University Hospitals at the discretion of the surgeon.
Protocol Amendment History 9 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 9 times since 2022-09-14; most recent amendment 2026-01-06.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2022-10-26
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05545930
Lead Sponsor University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Collaborators: ProCell Surgical Inc.
Conditions Blood Recovery
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2022-09-20
Primary Completion 2026-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-07